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Giovanni Marelli

Clemmons,NC

Summary

Forward-thinking, dedicated and highly motivated Staffing and Business Account/ HR and Safety/ Manager with many years of proven experience enhancing and encouraging operations, sales, safety, training, company culture and client/ employee relationship management. Talented at strategically pursuing new business opportunities and capitalizing on emerging market trends and continued training. Exceptional business acumen, common sense principles and history of achieving astounding growth with results-oriented approaches. Ability to lead and mentor a team of professionals for next level success. Truly understand what it takes to add and maintain extraordinary value to an established organization.

Microsoft Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint.

ATS & RMIS, HRIS: Ultra-Staff EDGE by ABD, Temp Works, Careerlister, ISearch, StaffSuite, Luminos by Gallagher Bassett and UKG Kronos.

VMS: Simple, Bullhorn, SAP Fieldglass and Coupa Contingent, Access1Source and NOVAtime

Job Boards: CareerBuilder, Talent Network by CareerBuilder, Indeed, Zip Recruiter and NC Works Online.

Expense Systems: ZoHo, Intuit Quickbooks and SAP Concur

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resource and Safety Manager

Carolina, An OFS Company
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Ensured that all ongoing business operations are in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Posted available positions on job boards once the need was identified, then recruited, interviewed, extended employment offer, administered & collected new hire paperwork while staying in contact with them and the supervisor from beginning to end.
  • Welcomed new employees and conducted new hire orientations that fully detailed company's history, mission, culture and expectations.
  • Discussed and/ or demonstrated company policies, job duties, available benefits, time keeping process, self-service information, emergency action plan, pre-shift stretches, SDS/ GHS understanding and required PPE with all new employees through onboarding.
  • Managed and promoted both Employee Assistance and CARE programs.
  • Conducted and shared labor analysis reports with management to remain financially competitive in the job market to attract top talent.
  • Trained new operators on different types of powered industrial equipment both classroom & hands on.
  • Created and managed the distribution of weekly Safety Talks for the entire company with also facilitating weekly & monthly safety audits and inspections at all NC facilities.
  • Participated in OSHA SHARPE audits, documenting anything that needs to be corrected or abated.
  • Monitored and managed all employee claims involving Workers Compensation, Unemployment Insurance and FMLA Leave cases.
  • Investigated all employee grievances and disputes in a timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions for all parties.
  • Participated in Career Fairs to recruit new talent for growth and succession, showcase the company's history & evolution and build professional relationships with community leaders.
  • Partnered with Managers and Supervisors to provide guidance on performance reviews, disciplinary actions, motivational strategies, training & developmental classes, effective communication and feedback request.
  • Ensured all shifts had HR access and made myself readily accessible on nights and weekends.
  • Encouraged employees to share ideas or concerns by offering nameless employment surveys.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting an open door policy and more employee engagement events.

STAFFING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER

Diverse Staffing
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Increased annual sales from $500K to over $5.7M within 4 years by continually enhancing recruiting efforts, implementing fresh marketing strategies, building brand awareness, networking, and delivering exceptional customer services.
  • Strategies that have contributed to growth include, but are not limited to, hosting and participating in job/career fairs, sponsoring community events, social media advertising, developing contests to attract applicants, text and email blasts of open positions, and yard signs on current client properties.
  • Retained current client base by nurturing strong business relationships and consistently procuring top talent and providing proven recruitment strategies and employee retention solutions.
  • Actively sought new client prospects for long term business relationships and branch growth by capitalizing on our local reputation of providing impeccable customer service from start to finish.
  • Respectfully educated all existing clients on competitive wages by providing labor analysis reports from private, state and federal agencies so they can have a superior hiring edge in today's employment market.
  • Consulted with current clients to determine their projected growth expectations for upcoming months or years by inquiring about their supply chain capacity, fuel cost burdens, shortage of staffing, forecast new business and adequate equipment.
  • Researched, gathered and reviewed all information provided by clients along with current business sales to balance and facilitate a modest 10%-20% annual budget increase by forecasting past and expected trends with hopes of doubling in size every 4-5 years.
  • Developed external employee bonus systems for performance related to safety, attendance, retention and referrals.
  • Championed an exit interview protocol for future workplace improvement and created a quarterly branch review process to evaluate turnover with clients.
  • Accurately processed weekly payroll by collecting all external employee time sheets and verifying names, pay/bill rates, employment dates and job order numbers to the pre-bill report for certification resulting in an error proof pay/ bill process avoiding invoicing errors.
  • Oversaw all health benefit enrollment and questions, workers compensation investigations, safety analysis facility tours, NC.
  • Handled Dept of Labor complaints, NC Division of Employment charging/separation requests/appeals, EEOC position statement requests, OSHA on-site consultation, Performance Improvement Plans, On/ Offboarding, and Federal Trade Commission guidelines (FCRA).
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates both externally & internally by detailing job duties and expectations and conduct national criminal background checks, oral or urine testing, EVerify authorizations and referral requests.
  • Reviewed Profit & Loss statements quarterly to understand total expenses, gross margin and finally calculate net operating income for future projections.
  • Supported and promoted a healthy hiring pipeline of diverse staffing professionals for upcoming growth and reflection of the community we serve.
  • Lead, mentored, advised and strengthened existing operations and sales staff's talents to achieve optimal success.
  • Conducted daily morning and afternoon team meetings for discussions about sales and operational strategies, and welcome fresh ideas concerning recruitment, marketing and safety.
  • Strove to facilitate an inclusive work environment through regular communication and transparency.
  • Recognized and rewarded staff members for functioning above and beyond their level with fun projects, free lunch, thank you cards, social media blasts and/ or peer congratulations.

BRANCH MANAGER/ REGIONAL TRAINING MANAGER

Swift Staffing, LLC (Acquired By Diverse Staffing)
03.2015 - 04.2018
  • Launched agency's first NC branch, expanding to multiple counties and 20+ clients and approximately $500K annual sales.
  • Oversaw all applicant searches, onboarding, offboarding and training activities for all contingent employees.
  • Created forms to reflect new company governance & protocols.
  • Assisted Sales team for expanded business growth and company branding for existing and newer markets by cold calling and presentations.
  • Trained internal employees on company compliance, strategic recruiting methods and current and/or revised employment laws via EEOC/ OSHA/ USDOL/ FMLA/ ADAAA/ FCRA.
  • Processed weekly payroll for 30+ clients.
  • Made routine quality visits to existing clients to strengthen working relationship and prove client appreciation.
  • Conducted safety walks at client facilities prior to servicing their account.
  • Handled all internal investigations with Workers Comp incidents/injuries.
  • Represented the company in NC and PA unemployment hearings and appeals.
  • Specialized in Direct Hire placement with everyday concentration in light industrial and clerical Temp to Hire positioning.
  • Participated in networking events and client volunteer programs.

PERSONNEL MANAGER

Select Staffing
08.2013 - 02.2015
  • Recruited, interviewed & hired candidates who meet or exceed company criteria by following protocols.
  • Managed Workers Comp claims by supervising the claims process from beginning until resolution was established.
  • Provided Onsite management and safety training for clients & employees.
  • Strengthened client retention by following up on needs and concerns.
  • Effectively protected all confidential and proprietary company information.
  • Processed weekly payroll for all employees to ensure scheduled deposits.
  • Identified newer ways to achieve success for the evolving staffing industry by constant research.
  • Worked 12 hours daily, while being on call overnight and weekends without any hesitation.

SITE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Workforce Unlimited/ PVH Corp
02.2010 - 07.2013
  • Recruited, interviewed and assigned applicants per the client's needs.
  • Answered employee questions regarding time off, health insurance, tax and direct deposit issues.
  • Served as a link between the client and employee by handling Workers Comp, disciplinary actions, managing everyday attendance and explaining job duties.
  • Advised client on new policies which warranted changes.
  • Analyzed data for clear understanding on demographics.
  • Conducted background checks and verified references.

Education

High School Diploma - Media

New Jersey National Guard Youth Academy
Fort Dix, NJ
02.1998

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Account Management
  • Client Relationship-Building
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Performance Goals
  • Training and Development
  • Behavioral based Interviewing
  • Fact-Finding
  • Occupational Safety and EHS
  • Open Communication
  • Onboarding
  • Workers Compensation

Certification

  • Certified Staffing Professional (CSP)
  • OSHA 30
  • Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED (American Heart Association)
  • Currently working on obtaining my SHRM-CP certification

Timeline

Human Resource and Safety Manager

Carolina, An OFS Company
06.2022 - 06.2023

STAFFING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER

Diverse Staffing
04.2018 - 06.2022

BRANCH MANAGER/ REGIONAL TRAINING MANAGER

Swift Staffing, LLC (Acquired By Diverse Staffing)
03.2015 - 04.2018

PERSONNEL MANAGER

Select Staffing
08.2013 - 02.2015

SITE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Workforce Unlimited/ PVH Corp
02.2010 - 07.2013

High School Diploma - Media

New Jersey National Guard Youth Academy
Giovanni Marelli